Iryn Namubiru has shared her thoughts on why many Ugandan artists are no longer getting booked or paid as much as they used to in the past.According to the veteran singer, the rise of live band performances has significantly impacted the industry. She noted that some live band performers are highly talented, sometimes even rivaling the original artists, and are now being booked more frequently.People are getting booked for singing our songs, stealing identities, and taking our catalogs.While she acknowledged that live band performances are not inherently a bad thing, she emphasized the lack of structure when it comes to compensating original artists.Iryn Namubiru’s concert plans delayed due to busy scheduleNamubiru explained that in Uganda, many of these bands perform artists’ music without holding discussions on how the original creators should be financially rewarded.In countries where copyright is enforced, such people would have to pay royalties for performing our songs so that we also earn something from it, especially since we’re not booked as much as them.“People are getting booked for singing our songs, stealing identities, and taking our catalogs,” – Iryn Namubiru#sanyukaBigendabitya #SanyukaUpdates #FfeBannoDdala pic.twitter.com/FGJ5YfRMI2— Sanyuka TV (@sanyukatv) April 10, 2026The post Live bands threaten Ugandan artists’ income, says Iryn Namubiru appeared first on MBU.